Counting pounds and ounces

Daddy sent me another picture last night and told me that Grady is 16 inches long and weights 3 lbs and 13 ounces. Grady has gained 2 pounds since birth. It is hard to believe the time has gone by so fast. One second we are waiting for this child to gain weight, any weight. Now, we are counting pounds. Man, it doesn't take long. Well, I really just wanted to let you all know that we have reached one more mile stone.

Suzanna sent me some additional information about preterm babies and where they should be. She found this on the internet, if you are interested. It is very good information. It looks like Grady is on schedule for most of the steps in the article. That is very good to know. It also tells us what we can expect. Very soon, he will not be quite so sensitive to touch and we can start looking for that day to come. We are still touching him lightly and then putting pressure. Pats and stroking are still out for this little fella. The article says that it 'disorganizes' him. Very good information to have.

As always, thank you for all of your support. Grady is a very blessed little man to have all of you in his corner cheering him on.

Talk soon,
JoJo